Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is seeking a full-time candidate to join the growing Political Law practice group as a Sr. Public Policy Specialist to assist in managing day-to-day compliance issues for clients of the firm. The ideal candidate will have a background with campaign finance, lobby disclosure, pay-to-play, state and local lobby and state political campaign issues. Duties include but are not limited to the following.
Responsibilities:
Research and respond to client requests as needed
Prepare and file lobbying registration and disclosure reports at the federal and state levels
Manage multiple PACs on a day to day basis:
o Maintain PAC balances.
o Maintain compliance records.
o Submit any state required PAC filings in a timely manner.
o Submit federal PAC filings in a timely manner.
o Resolve any inconsistencies of PAC balances or filings.
o Assist clients as needed with solicitations and PAC data reports
Draft memorandum, papers, and letters for clients.
Draft Alerts and other information updates to be published online.
Research various topics of importance to clients on campaign finance and lobbying matters.
Monitor political contributions of clients to increase compliance with federal, state and local limitations.
Familiarity with state and local lobby requirements and reporting.
Assume other responsibilities as requested in support of the practice group's goals and objectives
Qualifications:
Must have a 4-year college degree.
This position is based in Washington, D.C. Must live in D.C. area.
Preferably have at least one year experience in maintaining compliance with lobbying disclosure(either House or Senate or both) and FEC filings for a political action committee (can be a campaign committee).
Familiarity with Aristotle PAC management software.
Must be a self starter able to operate independently.
Must be able to demonstrate strong customer service skills.
Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office including Word and Outlook,Excel and Powerpoint.
Must be able to multi-task and prioritize among competing tasks.
Must be able to complete tasks thoroughly under pressure and time constraints.
Must possess good judgment and a strong sense of responsibility, integrity and loyalty.
Must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship.
Understanding of and ability to apply federal requirements for political activity disclosure and reporting.
Understanding of political and legislative processes.
Strong research and writing skills.
Please contact Melissa Laurenza at mlaurenza@akingump.com
SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 01/28/10
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